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Convert SRT to SCC

Turn SRT subtitles into Scenarist SCC with CEA-608 pop-on captions and 29.97 drop-frame timecode, checked against a reference decoder.

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How to convert SRT to SCC

Convert SRT to SCC online. CutConvert encodes your SRT subtitles as Scenarist Closed Caption files. You get real CEA-608 pop-on captions with drop-frame 29.97 timecode, the format US broadcast and iTunes delivery specs ask for.

  1. Add your SRT file

    Drag the .srt onto the drop zone. Line breaks in your cues are kept. Long cues wrap to the 32-column caption grid.

  2. Convert SRT to SCC

    Press Convert. Each cue becomes a CEA-608 pop-on caption with character set, positioning codes and parity bits. The encoder schedules each caption to the frame in drop-frame timecode.

  3. Download your result

    Download the converted file, or one ZIP when you convert a batch.

SRT file and SCC broadcast captions, explained

Broadcasters and iTunes-style delivery specs require Scenarist SCC, but NLEs export SRT. The desktop tools that bridge the gap cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. This converter maps your text to the CEA-608 character set, accents and music notes included. It writes 32-character rows, up to 4 rows per caption, and splits longer cues. Caption loads are scheduled around the 608 bandwidth of 2 bytes per frame, so display times land on the right frame. We verified the encoder by round-tripping a full broadcast movie against a reference decoder.

Turn SRT subtitles into Scenarist SCC with CEA-608 pop-on captions and 29.97 drop-frame timecode, checked against a reference decoder. It is free to start, encrypted in transit, and converts a whole batch into one ZIP — sign in when you need large, high-volume jobs.

SRT to SCC FAQ

What kind of SCC does this produce?

Channel 1 (CC1) pop-on captions with drop-frame 29.97 timecode, the standard style for scripted broadcast and iTunes delivery. Roll-up output is not offered yet.

How are characters SCC cannot represent handled?

CEA-608 has its own character set. Standard and special characters such as accented vowels, ñ, ç, ½ and ♪ are encoded natively. Characters outside the set, like smart quotes, em dashes and some capitals with diacritics, become their closest 608-safe equivalent. A warning lists anything that cannot be mapped.

What happens to long subtitles?

A pop-on caption holds at most 4 rows of 32 characters. Longer cues wrap on word boundaries. If they still exceed 4 rows, they split into sequential captions that share the original cue's duration.

Why does a warning say a caption displays late?

CEA-608 sends two bytes per video frame, so a full caption takes up to about 2.5 seconds to load. If your cues are too dense to send a caption before its start time, the encoder schedules it as early as possible and reports the delay. Every 608 encoder faces the same limit.

Is it free?

Free to try on short files, about 10 minutes of program. Full-length caption files need a one-time $3 conversion or a paid plan. That is still a fraction of the cost of desktop captioning software.

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Where are my files processed?

In your browser. The file never leaves your computer, and CutConvert only records that a conversion happened. We never see, store, sell or share your media.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Files up to about an hour of footage convert free on every converter. CapCut projects are free up to 500 KB. Guests get five conversions a month; a free account has no monthly cap within the free size caps. Bigger files are $3 each, or $5 for a project conversion from one program to another. Pro is $9 a month ($90 a year) for files up to 50 MB. Studio is $19 a month ($190 a year) for files up to 500 MB.

What do I get when I convert multiple files?

One ZIP with every converted file. A single file comes back on its own. Press + to add more output formats: they go in the same ZIP, and each file still counts as one conversion.

Which formats are supported?

Projects in: Premiere .prproj, DaVinci Resolve .drp, Avid AAF and bins, Final Cut FCPXML, CapCut drafts and Audition sessions. Projects out: FCP7 XML, FCPXML, Resolve .drp, AAF, CapCut and REAPER, plus CMX 3600 EDL and shot-list CSV. Transitions, markers, titles, keyframes, levels, speed changes and nested sequences carry over wherever the target app can hold them. Captions: SRT, WebVTT, SBV, ASS, TTML, DFXP, iTT, SCC, MCC, EBU-STL, Avid caption TXT, timed CSV, Word and plain text. Transcripts: Whisper, WhisperX, AssemblyAI, Deepgram, Rev.ai and CapCut JSON, Premiere transcript JSON and .prtranscript, and Rev, Otter and Word-style text. Styling, placement and speakers come along where the output supports them.

Can I pick a frame rate?

Yes. For EDL and Avid caption output, choose 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps, or let CutConvert detect it from your source.